Tteatment of SARS Mainly by Chinese Herbal Drugs: A Clinical Observation of 34 Cases

Objective: To observe the curative effect of Chinese herbal drugs for the treatment of SARS with out the application of hormone and antiviral drugs. Methods: 34 cases of SARS were treated by herbal drugs according to wei, qi, ying, xue and sanjiao syndrome differentiation, and distributed as early, intermediate, climax and convalescent stages. The wester medicine (WM) were applied as symptomatic treatment, oxygen inhalation or assisted with respirator, nutriment therapy, antibiotics and immnne medulators. Results: 33 cases were clinically cured and 1 case improved. The average antipyretic time was 4. 21±3. 21 days, and the average absorption time of pulmonary focus was 11. 26 ± 6. 23 days. Conclusion: For ordinary cases and some serious cases of SARS, under strict monitor of modern medicine, oxygen therapy and supportive treatment, application of herbal drug singly is advisable and is safe and effective.